Durham county council: Byelection on 30 September in Brandon ward, after the death of Labour councillor Ronnie Rodgers. There is also a vacancy in Deneside ward after the death of Labour former council leader Albert Nugent. Both terms end in 2013.

Gateshead borough council: There are two byelections on 23 September. That in Lobley Hill and Bensham ward comes after the death of Labour councillor and former Mayor Frank Donovan and the term ends May 2011. That in Saltwell ward comes after the resignation of Labour councillor Ian Mearns, now Member of Parliament for Gateshead, and the term ends in 2012.

Redcar and Cleveland council: Labour Party candidate Doreen Rudland was elected councillor for Brotton ward at the byelection on 26 August, holding the seat for her party.

Stockton-on-Tees borough council: There are two vacancies. That in Ingleby Barwick East ward is caused by the resignation of Ingleby Barwick Independent Society member Andrew Larkin. That in Mandale and Victoria ward comes after the death of councillor Allison Trainer, who was a member of the Thornaby Independent Association. Both terms end in May 2011.

Cheshire East council: Byelection on 30 September in Alderley ward after the death of Conservative councillor Liz Gilliland. Term ends May 2011. Robert Parker, elected as a Conservative in Crewe West ward, has left the party to sit as an Independent. His move follows his deselection as a candidate for the next election; he has declared that he is to vote in opposition to the Conservative leadership.

Cumbria county council: Byelection on 9 September in Aspatria and Wharrels division due to the death of Council leader Jim Buchanan, who was a Conservative. Term ends 2013.

Liverpool city council: Vacancy in Croxteth ward, after the death of Labour councillor and Deputy Lord Mayor Rose Bailey. There is expected to be a double vacancy election due to the impending resignation of Liberal Democrat councillor Phil Moffatt who is moving to Northern Ireland. Terms end 2011 and 2012. Meanwhile Ian Jobling, who was elected as a Liberal Democrat in Picton ward, has joined the Labour Party.

Tameside borough council: Byelection on 30 September in Longdendale ward after the death of Labour councillor Roy Oldham, who was leader of the council for 30 years. Term ends 2014. The byelection is likely to be held on 30 September.

West Lancashire borough council: There are two byelections on 2 September, both caused by the deaths of Labour councillors. Doreen Saxon of Skelmersdale South ward died on 28 March, and former Labour group leader Terry Rice of Upholland ward died on 2 June. Both terms end in May 2011.

Exeter city council: There will be byelections for 13 seats on 9 September. Twelve were vacated when the High Court quashed an order extending councillors’ terms. The incumbents, who may stand for re-election, are Liberal Democrats Stella Brock (St. Davidâ€™s ward) and Ben Noble (Duryard ward), and Paul Smith (Alphington ward), Labour councillors Pete Edwards (Whipton Barton ward and group leader), Ian Martin (Mincinglake ward), Lesley Robson (Priory ward) and John Shepherd (Newtown ward), Conservatives Yolonda Henson (Polsloe ward and group leader), Margaret Baldwin (Cowick ward), and Ruth Smith (Pinhoe ward), plus Independent ex-Labour councillor Connel Boyle (Exwick ward) and Liberal councillor Chris Gale (Heavitree ward). The winners of the byelection will have terms ending in 2014. There will also be a byelection in Topsham ward, after the resignation of Conservative councillor Mark Starling; the term there will end in 2012.

Sheffield city council: Labour Party candidate Jackie Satur was elected councillor for Woodhouse ward on 26 August, holding the seat. There is a vacancy in Manor Castle ward after the death of Labour councillor and former council leader Jan Wilson. The term ends in 2014.

Gwynedd county council: Byelection on 30 September in Bowydd and Rhiw ward after the resignation of Llais Gwynedd councillor Dafydd Hughes. There is also a vacancy in Seiont ward after the death of Independent councillor Bob Anderson. Both terms end in 2012.

Scotland

Edinburgh city council: Byelection on 9 September in Liberton and Gilmerton ward after the resignation of Labour councillor Ian Murray, now MP for Edinburgh South. Term ends 2012.